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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
Advice to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing with pain of cutting teeth? If so, send
at once and get bottle of Mas. MISSIONS
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHISG
Its value is incalculablc. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about
it. 1t cures dysentery and diarrhoea
regulates the stomach and bowels, cures
wind collie softens the gums, reduces in
tlammaton. and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MIS-. MISSIONS SooTnISG
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is pleasant
to the taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and phv-
sicians in the United States and is for sale
by all druggists thorough the world. Price
% cents a bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
LEWISTON JoURNAL.
"The People Of Augusta to he Congratn-
In

INV '"Pf' VI NUHUsTh 10 bt VUHHF"f"0
lated"
The kennebec journal looks handsome
enough in its new dress and new form,
Great improvement has been noticed in the
paper since its infusion of new blood. The
people OF Augusta are to be congratulated on
the advance which their daily paper has made
and is making. We wish for it, proprietor'
all the success which their efforts deserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
kENNEBEc, ss.--superior Court, in Vacation, Au
gusta, Nov. l, 1857.
Bertha +. Davis Sherry, Lbt, VS.. Thomas f.. sherry
TPON the annexed libel, it is ordered by me
~ the undersigned, Justice of said Court, that
notice thereof bc given to the libeee, by publishing
an attested copy of the same abstract thereof
together with this order thereon, three weeks sue
cessively in the kennebec Journal u. new papeI
printed in Augusta, in said county of Kennehec the
last publication to be twenty days least before the
next term of said court, to be holden AT Augusta
and for said county of kennebec, ON the first Tues
day of December next, that he may then and there
appear in said court and answer to said libel if he
see fit.
W.P. wHITEHOUsE, Judge :. c.
abstract of Iibel)
The libclant alleges that she was married to the
said libelee at Watervie, in the State of Maine on
the first day of October, 1ss that the said belant
and ibelee cOhnbited in this State after said mar.
rage; that the libelant resided in this state when
the of divorce accrued hereinafter forth
and had resided here in good faith year prior to
the date hereof, that the libelant has ever been
faithful to her marriage obligations, but that the
said libeee has been unmndfu of the same: that on
the fourth day of October 1854 he utterly deserted
the libelant without reasonable and has con
tinued said desertiOn for three consecutive wears
next prior to the filing of this libel that being Of
sufficient ability he has grossly, wanony and cru
ely neglected and refused to provide suitable main
tenance for her; that one child has been born to
them during their said marriage, now living viz
Freddie, two years old.
Wherefore she prays that a divorce from the bonds
of matrimony between herself and said li5elee may
be decreed, and that the care and custody of their
minor child may be given to her.
And the libeant further alleges that she has used
reasonable diligence TO ascertain the present resi-
dence of said belee but is unable do So and doe
not know where il L..
BERTHA f. DAVIS SHERRY,
Lbelant.
KESSEBEc, S., October q, The said libelant
made oath that the above allegation a. to the resi-
dence Of the libelee is true.
Before me,
SIDNEY MOOR HEATH
Justice Of the Peace.
true copy Of the order of notice with abstract of
libel
ATTEST; &C. OTIS, Clerk.
duDy3pIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
Read What Our Neighbors Say of us:
BANGOR WING.
San Excellent Newspaper"

The keuncbcc journal reached us yester-
day enlarged to a thrty-two column paper
well filled with late news and arrayed in a
bright, new dress, presenting altogether
most attractive appearance. 1t is evident
that Messrs. Sprague, Burleigh 4 Flynt in
tend TO keep well abreast of the times in
these days of progressive journalism. The
Journal is an excellent newspaper and we
congratulate our kennebcc friends ON these
evidences of well merted prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
STATE OF MAINE,

kENNsHtc ss.--Superior Court, In Vacation, An.
gusta, Nov. 4, iss7
Emma +. Higgins, Lib't VS.. George f. Higgins.
HPoN the nexed libel IT is ordered by me. the
~ undersigned, Justice Of said Court that notice
thereof be given to the lbelee by publishing an nj.
tested copy of the same. or an abstract thereof to
gether with this order thereon. three week. sue
ce-siyely in the kennebee journal, a newspaper
printed in Augusta, in said county Of kennebec the
last publication to be twenty DAYS MT least tb
next term of said court, to be holden Mt Augusta
within and for said county of kennebee on the fir.
Tuesday Of December next that he NAV then and
ihere appear In sad court and answer TO said libel if
he see fit. W.P wHITEHOUsE.
abstract of Libell
The libelant alleges that she was married ,o the
said libeiee at Augusta, in the State of Maine on
the I'd day Of December, is7, that the said lib,
and belee cohabited in this State after their aid
marriage; that the libelsnt resided in this state
when the of divorce accrued as .,
forth, and has resided here in good faith one wear
prior 10 the date hereof that the ibeanf has ever
been faithful TO her marriage obligations but that
the said hbelee has been unmndfu Of IN. sarue,
that the said libelee since their intermarrage has
been addicted to gross and confirmed habits Of IN
ioxicafion; that he has been guilty Of cruel
abusive treatment and extreme cruelty toward,
your bbelaBt that being Of sufficient ability n. bas
grossly, waniony and cruelty neglected and refused
to provide suitable Inaintenanc for her. ,bat 80
children have been born to them during their said
marriage dead. ~
Wherefore she prsys that divorce from the bond.
" Hhafiiboh9 othWrtH HffstiI ana said beise may
be decreed. A'
And the libelant further alleges that she has used
Ieasonaeie dimgence 70 ascertain the present resi-
dence Of said ibelee, but is unable 10 do -o and doe
not know where II IL. ~ ''
MRS. EMMA T.. HIGGINS, Libelaut.
kENNEBEc, s., Oct 20, lss7 Tn. said l,h.,a,.
a made oath that the above allegation as 70 the rel
dence Of the libelee IL true " '"' fe7i-
Before me-
SAMUEL LANE, Justice of the Peace.
4 true copy Of the order Of notice with sbs,,.c.
ATTEST. q oTrS cut
n0v5,9,l4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14

SEES We make a
Specially Of Fitting Truss.
es, and Guarantee salts.
faction The largest stock
and best variety at PART.
RIDGES Old and Reliable
Drug store, under Gran
lite Hall, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
HANCOCK.

John Hutehins, Jr., of Franklin set some
snares few days ago for rabbits. On GO
ing TO his snares the next day he found fox
in one of them, the snare being drawn up
around poor Reynard's neck securely.
The Snow Tannery situated just outside
the town Of Bucksport, and which was burnt
a number of months ago. has been rebuilt,
and is now running briskly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14

A small notice under this
head viii almost always bring
the lost article TO light. Costs
only 25c for one insertion, 40c
for four, or SOC for one week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
MAINE FARMER.
"A Live, stirring and Progressive Daily

"a Live, stirring and Progressive Daily
Paper"
The Daily kennebcc Journal, published in
this city by Sprague, Burlcigh 4 Flynt, APP
peared Monday morning in an enlarged form
and with sparkling dress of new type clear
as crystal An addition is made to each col
umn and the columns heightened, 50 that the
size compares well with any of the dalies in
the state, while the enlargement enables the
publishers to introduce those new features de-
mandcd by the times. We notice with pleas
ure these enterprises of our ncighbor. The
demand of the Kenncbcc valley is for a live,
stirring and progressive daily paper, and such
a paper the Journal proprictors are giving Us,
and the people of the valley need not go abroad
for their news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
WASHINGTON.

The PASSPORT Sentinel says; Many of the
new buildings on Water street are nearing
completion, and the universal verdict is that
never before did the business portion of the
town look so well.
Leander Huckings of West Lubee. has
raised this year some of the largest rutabaga
turnips ever brought to market One of
them measures fit. in. in circumference
and that it is solid may be judged from its
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
.SDeci0f 4dreffiSenie HtS.

Small advertisements, not exceeding three lines
coming under the head of WANTED, Fox SALE
To LET LOST, &c, will be inserted here one tim,
for % cents three times for 40 cents. and one weei
for 80 cents,if paid in advance. II NOT fAiD |,
ADVANCE, REGULAR RATES WILL BE CHARGED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14

4 Belfast policeman has in his possession
an old deed which dates back III years. 1t
is in good state of preservation, and the
writing perfectly legible.--A number of
dynamite cartridges exploded in Belfast.
recently. but fortunately no damage was
done. They were placed in kettle over
fire to warm. Some of them had the fuse
attached. The cartridges were forgotten
the fuse got on fire and an explosion fol-
lowed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
BUSINESS MEN

OF Augusta, Wateryille IIallowcll and Gar
diner will find it decidedly to their advsn'
tage to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14

A Lewiston Journal correspondent calls
attention 10 the SWEET family of Wales. all of
whom are living at the following ages Jane
(SwettJ Small, Wales. so; Eben SWEET,
Brunswick, 81; Martha (Swett) Strout,
kent's Hill, So; Charles SWEET. Wales, -
Mary (Swett) Weymouth, Sabatis. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
KNOX

Workmen are returning to the NORWAY
shoe shop. The winter run of samples ha,
been made and indications are that this will
be better season than the last one. whcl
was better than any since the shop was built
The Paris Manufacturing Company are work
ing about one hundred and seventy five men
at present. Fifty thousand sleds will be BULL
in connection with their other misccllaneou.
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-14
Lost.

r OSr-At the Odd Fellows ball, Augusta House,
II white satin hand painted fan. reward of
- will be paid for the return of the same TO the
Journal Office. oct2Sltf
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
AntiOc Clippings

Mud thou art, but dust thou hast been.
 Capt. John, don't be afraid of the man that held the goose. for l think he stands no chance.
 That's right; hit 'em again, Dam ocles. My understanding is the Wheel is for the benefit Ot the man. ual laborer, and if we ever expect to make success we will have to oust all office seekers, such as Aus ley, Cub, Bear, etc.
 Two of AntiOch's young men are regular visitors at Emmet, since Mir. Mcfarland has moved there. Won't give them away, but one of them rides mighty deep in his sad dle. the pommel of the saddle touches hls chin.
 Last Sunday was the day for our new preacher, but owing {" the inclemency of the weather he failed to make his appearance. - The good people of Antioc regret very much to give up Bro. An. drews, but 1 hope they will put their shoulders 10 the wheel of Zi- on and lend Bro. Turner d helping hand and thereby cffec, much good.
 CLODHOPPER.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

Christnias tree or nu Christmas > tree is the question now.
 A brother of Mr. James Will Hams is here v,riiin. a..d may go into business with his brother.
 Mir Ilrir, C"nilrl has returned from Texas.
 Mrs. Moore has taken her little daughter .n Arkadclphia, to place her under special medical treat ment, and her son Usra is over in Calhoun county, visiting reln' tives.
 Our Sunday School was re-or' gamize,l last Sunday and the one at Hickory Grove will be next Sun. day. That is q, it ought to be,for a winter Sunday school can be conducted nearly as we'll as a sum mer one, if the proper energy is manifested.
 Elder lilies, of Bluff City, open ed a two months school at Hickory Grove last Monday morning and we congratulate the people in St curing the services of such an en. ergetic, excellent gentleman, as l know the Elder to be.
 LONGELLOw.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
Shady Grove Skimininx-.

Mr. F. NJ. Price, Jr. says that the prettiest pink is a Pinkard
 Mr. Pat. Purtlr' who cut his an. klc some lime since, is yet hob bling around on his crutrh.
 Mir. w. P. Buchanan saws since he bought those fine mules that he Is done going on No. two.
 Mr. Jerry Pittman contemplate. moving to the bottom m a short time where he will remain the greater part of the winter tn look after his pork. He makes his ow. ''hog and homin>," as every farmer should do.
 IL Is certainly discourasilg to any teacher to try to build up d school in d community wher. the patrons are SD negligent about sending their children. The chii dren of scholastic age in this dis trict numbers about one hundred and five. yet the average daily ar- tendance Is not more than thirty Some days there are not nor, than fifteen or twenty. No teach CT can systematize his work under such circumstances. nor cal cl,i.- dren be bereiitted to any great extent, by such schooling. Send your children regular aud on time. or else take 1t 10 yourselves if they don't advance as you think the, should.
 lnlIil.ER
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
CALVIN JONES.

A wise man has just rushed into print to declare that Jonah was swallowed by an earthquake. Oh yes; that's reasonable enough; in- stead of a fish, it was a iissu -- Indianapolis Journal.
 Go everywhere else and look but go to Hatley X Christopher's and buy.
 See the smile Geo. Phillips now wears, and ask him the cause.- (See prices at Hatley X ChristO- pher's.
 l am headquarters for Christmas tricks, such as toys, vases, china cups and 'saucers, fancy articles. etc. Have largest stock ever seen in Prescott, and prices lower than anybody. Try me and see.
 J. II. kERsHAw X Co.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
COUNTY NEWS.
by the Special Cor
 pOndeuts of the Picayunr.
BOu.htOn llubblingS.

BOu.htOn Bubblings. Mir. T. A. Allison visited friends here Sunday.
 Mir. R. Newton has returned from an extended trip to Columbia rounty.
 Mir. James Benson has moved to the St. Louis Ark. X Texas Rall- road.
 c. w. l.. Kanowah is teaching school at Providence. Ed. !. E. Loudermilk preached an able discourse at Piney Grove, Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. David Holt, of Hope. are visiting Mrs. J. B. Seal, this week.
 Piney Grove people speak of having Christmas tree. J. G. Wilson visited his father, Mir. J. w. Wilson, last Sunday.
 HARD LUCK.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
Red Land Kmmblings.

Mir. John Cromwell is all smiles; it is girl.
 Prof. $. s. Langley, of Wolf Creek. Pike county. taken up school at Sweet Home, Monday. The school at the Bryson school house, is progressing finely.
 We should feel proud of our common school system.
 Home Improvements going on.
 w. c. Franklin, H. G. Barham and others are making additions to their residences. Now is the time for such work.
 Messrs. J. A. Dickin. BrysOns, Gurleys and Othors, have had much success in catching fish out of the Carouse lately. And by the way. they captured d turtle weigh. ing over 100 lbs.
 MARRIED.
 Fairchilds--J OhhSOn; on We'd ncsday, Nov. 3n. Mir. Warner Fair childs and Miss Bechie Johnson. King--Cummins; Thursday Dee. 1, Mir. Lafayette King, of Ouachita Go. and Miss Hattie Cummins.
 Franklin--Ea.le; Sunday after noon, at the resicence of the brides mother, Rev. w. k. Barham oflici- ating, the sacred ntes of matrimo- ny were solemnized between Mir. J. w. Franklin and Miss Alice Eagle. May their pathway be strewn with the choicest flow CTS through a long, peacable and hap py life, and may their greatest troubles be little ones. Who will be nexti
 CLEMENT.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
WILL IT PAY!

Please ask yourselves the ques ton, and then call on Bob Smith at the Hinton Drug Store for your Christmas Goods-clcgant tovs in great variety. Nice goods for presents for all classes, embra. cing Scrap Books, Albums, Clocks. Glassware, and a good selection of Books that would do credit to any library. among which may be found many of standard poems, histories, etc., etc. Also good assortment of triple-plated Jewelry which we warrant for five years.
 HINTON DRUG co.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
Notice.

will offer for sale to the high. est bidder for cash, on Wednesday the l4th day of December, 1887, three good mules, 32J bushels of corn. ? milk cows, some hogs, one twO-h0rse wagon and harness, all kinds of farming tools. one set blacksmith tools, etc. Will be sod on my farm |! miles southeast of Prescott. if not sold at private sale before,
 CALVIN .IONEa
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07
Yours &c.,, SANTA CLAUS.

Our coff'ees leave no ground f 0 complaint.
 HATLEY X CHRISTOPHER. New Pilot stoves guaranteed to give satisfaction.
 Foster X Logan Hdw. Co. HORSES FoR SALE.-TwU good horses for sale cheap.
 JNO. E. PoRTIs. Another car load of Studebaker, steel skeln wagons, just received at J. M. Dehman X Bros.
 We regret to hear of the illness of Mir. J. T. Sharp.
 Uncle Wilburn Ha. nie was up from Cane!, Friday, and took back another bucket of carp fish, sent him from Washington, D. C. He Ina good ponds stocked with young carp, and in Il few years will have millions ot them.
 Jcanns--s big stock at from 2Oc. to 3O''. per yard.
 JNo. E. l'ORrIs. The cel-brared Star Whitaker hams at ilatlel & Christopher'S. Hailey X Nhrisiophcr's is the headquarters Of the Society tor the encouragement of wearing new clothes, clean shirts. etc.
 E. L. Har.ood keeps Princes Tea. IL Is the best. Call and get a packas,.
 The Little Rock annual confer ence of the NJ. E. Church South convenes to-day. The appoint. ments will be read out next Mon. day. In our next issue we will be able to give the name of the preacher sent to this station. l am selling tobacco cheaper than anybody.
 JNO. M. M ILBURN. Rolled Beef at Hatley X Christo. pher's.
 Parties wishing to visit Califor- nia can get special low, excursion rate over the Missouri Pacific Sys. tenn. Apply by letter to H. c. Townsend, Gen. Pass. Agt, Mo. P. By. St. Louis, or local ticket agents. for information.
 For oats go to Hatley X Christo pher's.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

Foster X Logan Hardware Co.,, have just received another car 0i Whitewater wagons. Come quick, II you want one for they are go- ing fast.
 A car load of new cooking and heating stoves, just received. d.--~ Gall and examine and price.
 J. NJ. DENMAN X BRO.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

Mir. J. NJ. Stewart of Homca. vile, one of our most substantial farmer friends is visiting his daugter Mrs. A. A. Long of Bowl, Go. Texas.
 Mir. J. E. Crossland we under. stand has fine school at Lane bnrg.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

Is the place to buy your Drugs Medicines Pants Ois School Books cheap and good Tooacco, Cigars, Wines Liquor and Alcohol. Special attention piv orders Drugs and Liquor When you Hope, call me- whether you wish buy goods w Powell now with
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

l am prepared to please the most fastidious in price and quality in Christmas goods. Call and exam. inc. JNO. M. MILBURN
 We notice that Santa Claus has unlOaded himself of nice things at Jno. NJ Milburn's Drug Store Cali and get what yon want.
Nevada County picayune., 1887-12-07

'' '"'hS Ie, 'dklh notcs-
 An faith he'll brent 'cm."
 Mir. John II. Arnold spent Sun. day in Washington.
 Mr. - - Bush. of Gurdon, was in the city Monday.
 Read Hinton Drug Co.'S. new ad. veItisement, "Will it Pay.n
 Uncle Moses Winter came up from TeAarka. Monday, to visit his family.
 Country produce-all kinds wan. ted by Jno. E. Portis.
 Gal Jones will sell you 20 yards good prints, for Sl.
 Princes Tea, is the best. Call at $. l.. HarwoOds and get pack age.
 Take your butter, eggs, chickens, etc., to Hatley X Christopher.
 Best bargains in hardware, to be had at J. NJ. Denman d; Bros.
 The editor has been in bed sick this week with d bilious attack.
 Glad to re-enter Mir. $. D. Munn's name to our subscrip. tion list.
 Mir. o. H. Bryan visited rela- tives and friends in Columbia county last week.
 We learn that Rev. w. T. Box has assigned the pastorate of the Baptist church of this place.
 New goods! New goods! Go to see them at Jno. E. PorIis. Whea, bran at Hatley X Christo- pher's.
 New crop mOlasses "a lot just received by Jno. E. Por,is.
 Call at B. l.. Harwood's and get package of Princes Tea. It is the best.
 Every thing good to eat and nice to wear at Hatley X Christo- pher's.
 Mrs. T. C. McRac aud Mrs. Ella McRac visited Mrs. E. NJ. Cheat. am. st Gurdun, Scturday.
 Our railroad a.cn, tells Us that Prescott's cotton receipts wisl reach 5000 bales this season.
 The Methodist and C. P. Sun. day schools will give the children Christ'"as entertainments.
 SaS! and IoUrs al Fsstcr X Lo- gan Iidw. Cos. furniture store.
 Sam Scutt Is nov srllin. out his doors amt sash al cost.
 Brick and lime cau he had at all times. uf J. N. Marshall
 Furniture! furnilurc! \ bran new sock at Foster X Logan Hdw Co.'S.
 When you go to Hope, call on B. P. Haynes. at A. l.. JOhnson's dry goods store; he will give yOn good bargains.
 Col. c. c. Hamby, who has been to Texarkana on legal business, came home on the "cannon-ball," Monday.
 Col. w. k. Atkinson, of the law firm of Atkinson X Tompkins, left for Texarkana, Monday, on legal business.
 Christmas will soon be here. We understand that the Methodist Sunday School will give all enter taiumcnt sometime during Christ. mas week.
 1 want to trade horses or mares for mules or mule colts. or will pay cash for mule colts. 5t
 R. l.. POWERS.
 A car load of sash of all styles and prices, cheaper than ever be- orc known, at Furniture Store of Foster X Logan Hdw Co.
 New goods received at NJ. C. Cassidy's. It will pay you to in- spect my goods before buying. Albert Milner will see that yon get full value for your money.
 Foster X Logan Hardware Co. are not selling sash and doors at cost, but will sell them as cheap as anybody else.
 Saturday two subscribers dropp- ed out, and four new ones were added to our list. This shows how fast our list is increasing.
 Mir. Robert Williams of Califor- nia arrived last week and will make . s.,1 ,,;t,,an Wa piVp him a